vibration
gb/vaɪbɹˈeɪʃən/ us/vaɪbɹˈeɪʃən/
B1
Inglés
~ 8900
rezgés, hangulat, kisugárzás
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
rezgés
B1
Patrón de uso:
vibration of [something]; feel [a/the] vibration; cause [strong] vibrations
The vibration from the washing machine could be felt through the floor.
A mosógép rezgését a padlón keresztül is érezni lehetett.
Engine vibration at high speed made the whole car rattle.
Nagy sebességnél a motor rezgése miatt az egész autó zörgött.
Please turn your phone to vibration so it doesn’t ring during the meeting.
The bridge was designed to withstand strong wind-induced vibrations.
We installed rubber pads to reduce the vibration and noise from the generator.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I felt a vibration in the seat when the train started.
Rezgést éreztem az ülésben, amikor elindult a vonat.
There is a strange vibration in the car when I turn left.
Furcsa rezgés van az autóban, amikor balra kanyarodom.
My phone is on vibration, not on loud ring.
The loud music caused a vibration in the windows.
Workers wear gloves to protect their hands from vibration.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'vibration' with 'vibrator'. 'Vibration' is the shaking movement itself, while 'a vibrator' is a device that produces vibration, often with an adult or technical meaning. Learners may also overuse the singular and avoid the plural, but 'vibrations' is common when talking about repeated or multiple shaking effects (e.g., 'strong vibrations from the engine').
Significado
rapid back-and-forth physical motion
Colocaciones
strong vibrations
|constant vibration
|vibration of the engine
|feel a vibration
|reduce vibration
|vibration in the steering wheel
Sinónimos
shaking (More general and informal; does not always suggest repeated rapid movement like technical 'vibration' does.)
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oscillation (More technical and formal; commonly used in physics and engineering contexts.)
Antónimos
stillness (Emphasizes the complete lack of movement, which contrasts with the repeated movement in 'vibration'.)
Temas
science
|technology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A fast, small shaking or back-and-forth movement, like when a machine, car, or phone shakes again and again.
A rapid, usually small back-and-forth or up-and-down movement of an object or substance around a central position, often repeated many times per second.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
INFORMAL
2
hangulat
A2
kisugárzás
B2
Patrón de uso:
give off [good/bad] vibrations; feel [someone’s] vibrations
I’m getting some strange vibrations from this place, so let’s leave.
Furcsa hangulata van ennek a helynek, úgyhogy menjünk el.
She gives off really warm, friendly vibrations when you talk to her.
Nagyon meleg, barátságos kisugárzása van, amikor beszélsz vele.
The festival had nothing but positive vibrations all weekend.
He said the room’s vibrations changed as more people arrived and started talking.
The teacher’s calm vibration helped the students relax before the exam.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I feel good vibrations when I talk to her.
Jó érzésem van, amikor vele beszélek.
This restaurant has bad vibrations, so I do not want to stay.
Rossz hangulata van ennek az étteremnek, ezért nem akarok maradni.
The party had very positive vibrations and everyone smiled.
He likes places with peaceful vibrations.
I do not like the vibrations I get from that group.
Error frecuente:
Learners often use 'vibration' in this sense where native speakers would say 'vibe'. In everyday speech, 'vibe' is much more common (e.g., 'I get a bad vibe from him') and 'vibrations' sounds a bit spiritual, poetic, or dated unless the speaker is deliberately using that style. Learners also sometimes say 'a vibration with someone' instead of 'a good/bad vibration from someone'.
Significado
emotional or social atmosphere
Colocaciones
good vibrations
|bad vibrations
|positive vibrations
|negative vibrations
|spiritual vibrations
|pick up vibrations
Sinónimos
vibe (More common and very informal; usually used in the singular ('a good vibe', 'the vibe').)
Antónimos
neutrality (Emphasizes the absence of any strong positive or negative emotional feeling or atmosphere.)
Temas
emotions
|social life
|spirituality
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definición
The feeling or mood you get from a person, place, or situation, especially if it seems good or bad.
A general emotional feeling, atmosphere, or impression that someone or something seems to give, especially whether it feels positive or negative.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
vibration
AFI
GB/vaɪbɹˈeɪʃən/
US/vaɪbɹˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas y acento
vi - bra - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (bra)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: vibration
- Plural: vibration, vibrations
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
bad vibrations
1/bˈæd vaɪbɹˈeɪʃənz/
idiom
informal
unpleasant, negative emotional atmosphere
An unpleasant or worrying feeling or atmosphere that you get from a person, place, or situation.
Ejemplos
- I’m getting bad vibrations from this deal, so let’s not sign anything yet.
- There were bad vibrations in the office after the company announced the layoffs.
- He left the party early because the arguments were creating bad vibrations.
good vibrations
1/ɡˈʊd vaɪbɹˈeɪʃənz/
idiom
informal
pleasant, positive emotional atmosphere
A happy, pleasant feeling or atmosphere that you get from a person, place, or situation.
Ejemplos
- There were good vibrations at the concert from the moment the band walked onstage.
- I get good vibrations from this neighborhood, so I think we should move here.
- Her message was full of love and good vibrations.